A July Recap of Sorts

So I know July has two more days to go, but it went by so fast, I figured I might as well give you a little recap now rather than look up and it be August 10th. Right now, July 4 feels a lot longer ago than just earlier in the month. I am really glad this was the month of the 2012 Self-Care Retreat – led by Cheryl of Gluten Free Goodness – as I had an intense work schedule, a nagging sinus infection, and travel towards the end of the month.

Therefore, it was really nice to reflect on food, support and connection, movement, creativity, and inward reflection – be sure to check out this post from Cheryl that includes all the links related to the retreat. Self-care came in particularly handy when dealing with my sinus issues this month (while my chronic sinus are miles better than life pre-gluten-free, they are by no means perfect) and needing to remember to sleep enough. Also, I am also so glad sweetpress opened up in the neighborhood. When my sinuses are hurting (with the attendant upper gum pain – gah) I also end up dehydrated, no matter how much water I drink, and I find that things like pressed juice or coconut water really help.

Rereading the above, no wonder July seems like such a whirlwind. I did get some art journaling in early in the month, which was nice, and was fortunate to see many of my friends earlier in the month too. Despite the travel, I was also able to keep up with more yoga in my schedule, which was a nice addition. As I wrote about a month ago, I was starting to feel like my yoga practice was more of a maintenance rather than a dynamic one, and this month has felt like an improvement. I have made it to 14 classes this month so far, and if I go to sleep very soon, can make it to a 15th one tomorrow. The majority have been my usual early morning ones, but I have also made it to a few evening classes, including some yin yoga, so it has been a nice change of pace.